Issues raised during a visit to Carrickfergus will help shape future programmes for the Human Rights Commission.

Commissioners, accompanied by staff, heard from a range of organisations and community groups including Women’s Aid, Ulidia Integrated College, Carrickfergus Community Forum, Carrickfergus Borough Council and the PSNI

Chief Commissioner Les Allamby said: “We’re very grateful to the people and organisations in Carrickfergus who met with us and gave us a chance to hear first-hand what human rights issues are facing local groups and individuals.

“The commission will continue to factor in the information we receive on community visits into our ongoing programme of work in 2015.”

The visit was part of the NIHRC’s on-going programme of community visits across Northern Ireland.